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Physics Projectile Project: Part I (student handout)
Objective:
Your team must find the ratio of baking soda to vinegar that launches the film canister to the greatest height.
Teams consist of 1 or 2 people.
Notes:
• All testing will be done in the gym or outside.
• The projectiles time of flight will be determined using video analysis — a group member will use their phone to record a
video — a typical iphone records 30 frames/second…you need to check yours in settings…but all files should be uploaded to
google docs for review.
• The projectiles maximum height will be calculated using h = 4.9t2
• The best method for mixing and measuring the baking soda and vinegar will be determined by the group.
Requirements:
• Your group will record data tables showing the time of flight and calculated height.
• A sample calculation for height is required.
• A claim stating which combination of baking soda and vinegar allowed the film canister to reach the greatest height.
• An explanation, using the data as evidence, which led your group to make your claim.
• Groups will submit a google document with the required data and conclusions.
Example Google Doc Submission:
Projectile Project—Part I Names:
Claim:
Evidence:
Explanation:
Sample Calculation:
Trial #
Amount of Baking
Soda (NaHCO3)
Amount of Vinegar
(C2H3O2)
Ratio of
NaHCO3: C2H3O2
Time of flight
(upward)
Calculated height
(m)
1
2
3…
Name: Class: Date:
